Self compassion exercises are a great place to start. Becoming self aware can be challenging. When we uncover our beliefs and hear our thoughts we may not be pleased with what we find. Self compassion allows us to see our challenges as a common human trait allowing us to be kind while we more forward to the place that we want to get to.

The following is a Meditation that teaches the skill to think of ourselves as a positive influence in the world. In this Meditation you are asked to breathe in positive energy from around you and amplify it as you breathe out.

The following is an interval gong Meditation with no background music. There is a gong every 5 minutes allowing the listener to change their object of focus. For example one may start Meditating by reciting an affirming mantra and when the 5 minute gong rings the listener would recite a different mantra. There is no voice guiding you through this practice. This audio file allows the listener to practice any exercise they choose.

The following is an interval gong Meditation with background music. There is a gong every 5 minutes allowing the listener to change their object of focus. For example one may start Meditating by reciting an affirming mantra and when the 5 minute gong rings the listener would recite a different mantra. There is no voice guiding you through this practice. This audio file allows the listener to practice any exercise they choose.

The following is a simple gong only Meditation with background music. There is a gong at the start and at the end of this Meditation and it is simply a way to time your practice. There is no voice guiding you through your practice. This audio file allows the listener to practice any exercise they choose.

The following is a simple gong only Meditation. There is a gong at the start and at the end of this Meditation and it is simply a way to time your practice. There is no background music or any voice guiding you through your practice. This audio file allows the listener to practice any exercise they choose.

Many times we go around our day with stress and this plays out in our bodies. Scanning our body for tension and then consciously releasing this tension helps us physically relax and thus release some stress.

Many times we can get stuck trying to understand what is really happening around us and within us. We loose sight of the meaning of our experiences and we get lost. This meditation helps us take a breather and listen for inner guidance.

Being Grateful is a great way to look at your life in a positive manner. The science tells us that being grateful is the best way to shift from pessimism to optimism.
Everyone has many things to be grateful for.